Clint Eastwood's journey to become a director began on the set of 'Rawhide', where he nurtured his ambition to helm a film. With the blessing of his mentor Don Siegel, he approached Lew R. Wasserman, a Universal executive, to direct a story called 'Play Misty For Me'. Despite being offered no payment, Clint agreed to take on the project, carefully selecting his cast and crew to bring his vision to life.
Play It Again: A Look Back at 'Play Misty for Me'
Clint Eastwood's directorial ambitions began to take shape on the set of "Rawhide", fueled by a desire to impress his mentor, Don Siegel.
